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Debate technology is an intelligent and interactive method of increasing the potential of your students. By participating in a debate club, students will increase their level of academic achievement and start thinking about entering top universities around the world. The skills learnt at debate club will help students to decide on their future profession. With the help of active discussions and interesting topics, your students will learn:

1. To analyze and critically evaluate received information.

2. To think broadly and creatively.

3. To speak confidently in front of large audiences and constructively express own thoughts.

4. To build a network for the promotion of their own ideas and views.

5. To continually develop knowledge about the world around us, focusing on topical issues and contemporary problems.

6. To become part of a large youth debate movement with a general aim of individual and societal development.

7. To take part in international tournaments and represent their country.

What is included in debate clubs’ programs?

1. Introduction to debate technologies. Our team will hold an introductory meeting for administration and students of your educational institution; graduates of our schools will demonstrate what debate is and provide an overview of debate technologies.

2. Intensive debate training. A course of 16 full-time classes will allow you to gain knowledge about basics of debate technologies. The main features of the training are interactivity and an individual approach to each student. Lessons will allow students to learn about argumentation, analysis, constructive dialogue and much more.

3. Training of Trainers. In addition to teaching debate technologies, IDEA CA’s program also includes training on the management of a debate club, how to build a training module and gaining moderating skills, all of which aids the long-term development of the club. Students and club alumni will be able to share own knowledge with their peers and new members of the club.

4. Civil activism. The training program is not limited only to technical ways of developing skills. Students’ horizons will be expanded through regular guest lectures from prominent activists and society leaders.

5. Parliamentary debate tournaments. Based on the results of a certain number of classes, we will organize debate tournaments between different schools and debate clubs to consolidate gained knowledge. The atmosphere of competition will allow students with a great interest and motivation to learn the proposed knowledge and skills. The winners of these tournaments will receive cups and other prizes.

We have two types of public platforms for young people passionate about their ideas: iTalk and Open Discussions.

iTalk

Speakers from different spheres share their experiences and stories with the audience during nine-minute presentations.

OBJECTIVES

To give young leaders a platform and opportunity to spread their ideas and motivate their audience to change through compelling stories.

With the project IDEA CA also aims at:

Discovering new talents;

Addressing specific topical issues relevant to youth;

Demonstrating human achievements;

Allowing young people to share their unique experiences;

Celebrating freedom of speech and diversity.

OUTCOMES

Young voices are heard and create cohesiveness within communities and the broader society;

Inspirational ideas and innovations are shared to bring change in attitudes and lives.

Open Discussions

Is a public discussion platform that brings together young people, decisions makers, politicians, Mps and experts to talk about actual problems and suggest solutions. The discussions are held in the format of round table. OPEN DISCUSSIONS IS AN OPEN EVENT COVERED BY JOURNALISTS, TV AND RADIO STATIONS.

The project offers a unique opportunity for young people’s concerns and voices to be heard and influence the course of discussion outside their peer group. The format also gives International Organizations and NGOs the opportunity to suggest topics of interest to them and arrange for their internal experts to take part in the debate. Besides being a platform for political and social discourse, Open Discussions also aims to provide an opportunity for increased interconnectivity between organizations and youth and their efforts to influence policy and decision-making.

OBJECTIVES

To promote a culture of constructive dialogue through the organization of open interaction between public authorities, civil society and representatives of the youth of Kyrgyzstan.

OUTCOMES

Young people are recognized as equal counterparts in public discussions.

Young people get answers on their questions on topics which concern their present and future. Is a public discussion platform that brings together young people, decisions makers, politicians, Mps and experts to talk about actual problems and suggest solutions. The discussions are held in the format of round table. OPEN DISCUSSIONS IS AN OPEN EVENT COVERED BY JOURNALISTS, TV AND RADIO STATIONS.

Experts and officials are moving away from traditional monologue and individual performance towards constructive dialogue. 4.Increased transparency and accountability of political, economic, social and legislative initiatives of government, business, social movements etc.

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About Us

The International Debate Education Association (IDEA) is a global network of organizations that value debate as a way to give young people a voice, with entities in the Netherlands, USA, UK, Macedonia, Kyrgyzstan and Tunisia.